The Maker Spot – Closed
Due to the library restructuring, the Maker Spot and its services are suspended until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. For any questions please contact Dr. Quinnell at [email protected] or extension 9246.
For Items that used to be checked out, please see below and talk to the Circulation Desk.
For Printing Services, please contact:
The Source
Thompson Student Center, Suite 21
Phone: 254-968-0722
Email: [email protected], http://www.tarleton.edu/ses/thesource
Items to check out:
See Circulation Desk for Items that can be checked out
- Items from the Maker Spot check out for 7 days from Circulation Desk.
- Items can be renewed for another 7 days by Circulation at 254-968-9450, going online to your library account, or coming by the Library during our business hours. Items will not be renewed if another patron has requested the item.
- Late returns will be fined at a rate of $2/day, per item.
- Follow the links for each item below to see current availability.
Action Cameras
GoPro action cameras capture high-resolution 1080p video or 12 MP photographs. We have 4 GoPro cameras for checkout, and a variety of mounts.
Items available for checkout:
- 3 GoPro HERO4 Silver cameras
- 5 GoPro HERO7 White cameras
- Hat/ Head Strap Mount
- Strap Mount for arms and legs
- Floating Hand Grip Mount
- Pole Mount
- 3-way Adjustable mounts
- Suction Cup Mount
- Tripod Mount
- Music Mount
DSLR Camera
DSLR cameras capture high quality images. We offer a DSLR Camera Kit with a standard 18-55mm lens, a telephoto 55-250mm lens, and a separate flash unit. We do not provide batteries for the flash.
Items available for checkout:
- Canon EOS Rebel T6i DSLR Camera Kit
- Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Camera Kit
- Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT Flash
- Nikon Z-50 Compact Mirrorless Camera
- Sony Alpha A6100 Compact Mirrorless Camera
Maker Kits
Maker kits teach computer, robotics and electronics skills in a fun, accessible way. They form the basis of electronics and computer projects, without requiring a large amount of technical knowledge. We have 10 maker kits available for checkout:
- 1 LittleBits Arduino Coding Kit
- 1 LittleBits Droid Inventor Kit
- 1 LittleBits Gizmos and Gadgets Kit
- 2 LittleBits Premium Kits
- 1 LittleBits STEAM Student Set
- 3 Makey-Makey Kits
- 1 Circuits Scribe Maker Kit
- 1 Lego Mind Storm
Computer Development Kits
Computer microcontroller development kits help you program and design your own computer-based projects. Our kits provide the microcontroller board, as well as a range of wires and accessories to get you started programming your own projects. We have 3 different types of boards available:
- 2 Raspberry Pi 2 Model Bs
- 2 Beagle Bone Blacks
- 9 TI LaunchPads msp430
- 1 TI LaunchPad msp432
- 1 LaunchPad Educational Booster Pack
- 1 TI CC100 Booster Pack
Cricut Maker
Our Cricut Maker offers a wide range of tools for cutting, scoring, writing & adding decorative effects. Glides through cotton, fleece, denim & more quickly and accurately – without backing material. Cuts intricate shapes to perfection in materials like cardstock, vinyl, iron-on, poster board & more.